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SIMON ERASER UNIVERSITY

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(Cat. #86329)

Fall Semester, 1992

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Instructor: Myra Eadie

(September 8- December 4)

Wednesday, 4:30-8:20 p.m.

Location: MPX 7500B

PREREQUIS1TE

EDUC 4011402

DESCRJF1I0N

This course introduces students to the ideas, practicalities, and concerns that

form the basis of the teaching of visual art.

1.

To familiarize students with the requirements of the B.C. curriculum, the

Year 2000 materials and other concerns currently affecting art education.

2.

To acquaint students with the basic concepts of art education and to develop

programs in art for particular groups of students as required.

3.

To guide students in the use of basic art media.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

Aims of art education; key concepts; B.C. curriculum; making and

appreciating art; art history; children's artistic development; elements and

principles of design; gallery visit; hands on experience with art media; art and

technology; multicultural art; planning and teaching; evaluation; art and

society; motivation and strategies for image development; the role of

imagination in teaching; integrating the arts.

ASSIGNMENTS

1.

Completion of art projects and journal ................................40%

2.

Critique of artwork from gallery .........................................20%

3.

Development of art unit .....................................................40%

REQUIRED TEXTS

B.C. Elementar y

or B.C. Secondar y

Fine Art Curriculum Guide

Riddell, Bruce. Art in the Making.

Schuman, Joe. Art From Many Hands.

Smith, Nancy R. Experience and Art. (Recommended)

Other readings given in class.